Gilbert, AZ vs Rio Rancho, NM

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Gilbert

72.3

#903 nationally

vs

Rio Rancho

68.7

#1300 nationally

Gilbert leads in walk score (28 vs 16). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $78,978). Rio Rancho leads in cost of living index (102 vs 112).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gilbert, AZ Rio Rancho, NM
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#903) 68.7 (#1300)
Population 275,411 110,660
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $570,915 $364,155
Median Household Income $105,842 $78,978
Average Commute 27.8 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 28 16
Crime Level Very Low 8.7
School Rating 8.6 N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 D+5.8
Gilbert, AZ
C-
72.3 Score

Gilbert, AZ

Fastest-growing town turned family haven

Median Home

$570,915

Population

275,411

Crime

Very Low

Schools

A

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Rio Rancho, NM
D+
68.7 Score

Rio Rancho, NM

Mid-size New Mexico city with community character

Median Home

$364,155

Population

110,660

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

16

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